(a) The council shall develop and submit the state plan for persons with developmental disabilities. The plan must conform to applicable federal developmental disability laws.
(b) Unless the council is serving as the designated state agency, the council shall consult with the designated state agency before submitting the state plan required by this section solely to:
(1) obtain appropriate assurances with respect to the plan as required by federal law; and
(2) ensure that the plan is consistent with state law.